Alumni Profiles

Alex Board

As soon as Alex finished co-leading the 2011 summer soccer ministry team for Maranatha Baptist Bible College he quickly packed his bags and headed for Granada, Nicaragua on August 15, 2011. He signed up for a 10 month internship with Soccer Without Borders, an organization designed "to use soccer as a vehicle for positive change, providing under-served youth a toolkit to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion and personal growth." They currently have 7 program facilities in 4 different countries.

Jennifer Arndt

After graduating from BBCS in 1995, Jennifer attended Pensacola Christian College and graduated in 1999 with a major in history. She graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2002.
She began college as an education major and was given the opportunity to spend a few years after law school teaching high school at Peoples Baptist Academy in McDonough.

Since November 2006, she has been working as an attorney at the Newton County Public Defender’s Office. The office represents defendants in criminal court that cannot afford to hire an attorney.

During her time there, she has had the opportunity to try over 20 jury trials, including 2 murder cases and several armed robbery cases. Since the spring of this year, she has been assigned to represent all of the agency’s clients charged with serious felony offenses, ranging from aggravated assaults and arsons to armed robberies and kidnappings.

_“The quality education I received at BBCS definitely prepared me for my college and law school courses,” Jennifer says. “I have many fond memories of teachers and friends from back then and am still in touch with some of them today,” she continues.

Judy Hoffman

As we congratulate the 21st BBCS graduating class, we feature one of our first graduates. Judy Hoffman graduated from BBCS in 1991 and from Bob Jones University in 1995 with a BA in missions.

Since then she worked at the Bill Rice Ranch for 10 years, graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Masters in Nursing, worked as a paramedic and then a nurse. She is currently a nurse practitioner in Thomaston, GA in the ER and urgent care.

“I have worked primarily in Emergency Medicine but have also enjoyed time spent working with wounded soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas,” Judy says. She has also enjoyed her time in pediatrics and family practice.

Katelyn McAlister

Katelyn, 2010 BBCS graduate, is attending North Georgia College and State University. She will be applying for the Education program in the Fall! Katelyn plans to pursue a career with special needs students, preferably in high school. She is involved in the Baptist Student Union at North Georgia, and has gone on several mission trips with them. She is also a resident's assistant at North Georgia.

_ Amy Gregory Hancock

Amy, class of 2005, married an amazing man named Justin in 2007. She says, "He is such an inspirational example of how God can change someone and use the worst of circumstances for His glory. He is a great spiritual leader to me and our children." Their daughter, Audrey, was born in 2007, and son, Eli, was born in 2010. Justin is currently a Chick-Fil-A manager and Amy is a stay-at-home mom. They are very active in their church. She goes on to say, "God has blessed us in so many ways."

_Julie Gregory Zimbelman

Julie, class of 2005, is currently a work-from-home business owner [Exterior Accents of Atlanta, LLC], has three children, and is faithfully involved in her church.

Josh Clum

Josh graduated from BBCS in 2009 and is a Junior undergrad student at Bob Jones University majoring in Computer Science. The Lord has blessed him allowing him to finish last semester with a 4.0 grade average! He is currently employed as an IT Service Desk Technician during the school year for BJU. Josh says, "I appreciate all the teachers back at BBCS and the hard work that they poured into my life while preparing me for college." Josh will be working at Northland Christian Camp this summer as a pre-teen counselor.

Melissa Petersen

Upon graduation from BBCS in 2006, Melissa Petersen attended Bob Jones University. She graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and currently works at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.

In January Melissa enjoyed an 8-day medical missions trip with Operation Renewed Hope to Cambodia.

Charlotte (Pyle) Knowles

Charlotte, class of 2001, married her soul mate, Derek Knowles, on April 26, 2008. She is currently a stay-at-home mom to their sweet girl, Ava Grace Knowles, who was born February 3, 2010.

Destiny Dunn

Destiny, from the class of 2009, is working close to 60 hours a week, and plans on start back to school in the summer!

Ruth (Nething) Tessier

Ruth, from the class of 2002, graduated from Bob Jones University and married John Tessier in 2006. They have been blessed with 2 children, Jamie (August 2008) and John Jr. or JJ as they call him (March 2010). Ruth is a stay-at-home mom, and an AVON representative.

Joshua Morris

Joshua, class of 1993, designs plumbing and HVAC systems for a small engineering firm in Gwinnett County, which specializes in healthcare facilities. He also serves as a deacon and the choir director/ songleader for his church, Harmony Street Baptist Church in Gainesville, GA .

He has been very involved in the Hall County Republican Party for about 11 years and has volunteered in numerous political campaigns. He is considering a run for public office in the near future.

Taylor Morgan

Taylor, from the class of 2008, is currently studying architecture at Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, GA. He lives in Acworth.

Jessica Knight

Jessica graduated from BBCS in 2005, and then went on to graduate from Bob Jones University in 2009. She has been teaching 5-6th grade at Condell Park Christian School in Sydney, Australia since. While living in Australia, she has gone jetty-jumping and climbed over the arch of Sydney Harbour Bridge, both pretty amazing and unforgettable experiences! :) One day a student in her class asked if he could bring a torch to camp. She responded "absolutely not" only to find out a few days later that a torch is a flashlight. True story.

Michael & Amanda Hearn

After graduating from BBCS in 1999, Michael attended Pensacola Christian College. He graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science. That same year he married his high school classmate Amanda Jane Lewis. They now live in Alpharetta, GA with their children Madison born June 13, 2006 and Gavin born December 30, 2008. Michael is a computer programmer at DataScan Technologies a division of JM Family Enterprises and recently completed a certification as a Usability Analyst.

Stephanie (Poole) Cramer

Stephanie, class of 1999, and her husband Joe, have been married for over 11 years and have 4 children: Joseph Jr. (10), Elizabeth (9), Isaac (6), and Aaron (4). She spends her days as a stay-at-home mom homeschooling all four children. Her husband teaches the teen boys Sunday School class, and she teaches the 5th and 6th grade Sunday School class at Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. They both serve in the AWANA program.

Melody Mullis

Melody, class of 2007, is a senior at Georgia College and State University. She will be graduating in May 2011 and then plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for her Masters in Athletic Training starting in July. Her plan is to remain there for her Doctorate of Physical Thereapy.

Anissa (Wilson) Andrews

Anissa, class of 1995, graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor's degree in Middle Grades Education from Clayton State University. She recently earned a Master's degree in School Library Media from the University of West Georgia, and is working on a Specialists degree in Instructional Technology. Anissa works as the Media Specialist at Hampton Elementary in Henry County. She and her husband, Dale, live in Locust Grove.

Kayla Murray

Kayla, class of 2006, graduated from Pensacola Christian College in 2009 with a Bible major/English minor. She is currently living in Greenville, SC, working in registrations at The Wilds main offices. Kayla is also working on a Masters degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Liberty University Online.

Rachel (Burnette) O'Neal

Rachel graduated from BBCS in 2002 and went on to graduate from Bob Jones University in 2006 with a degree in Elementary Education (Major) and Coaching (Minor). In May 2006, she married Chris O'Neal. Rachel taught first grade at Killian Hill Christian School for 3 years. In April 2009, she graduated from the National Personal Training Institute. In July 2010, she and Chris welcomed their first child, Christopher Lee O'Neal, Jr. (CJ) into the world. Rachel currently enjoys being a stay-at-home mom and also works as a personal trainer and Zumba instructor. She and Chris are actively involved at Killian Hill Baptist Church in Lilburn, GA.

Sarah Nething

Sarah, BBCS class of 2001, graduated from Bob Jones University in 2005 with a degree in Church Music. Since then she has taught piano and music classes, as well as coached volleyball in Carolina, Puerto Rico. This fall she plans on beginning a MAT in elementary education at BJU.

Kelly Sergent

Kelly, class of 2010, is currently a Freshman at Kennesaw State University. She plans on applying to the School of Nursing in the fall seeking a B.S. degree in Nursing.

Joel Felten

Joel Felten, a 2010 graduate, was awarded the President's List Award by Clearwater Christian College in Clearwater, Florida, for scholastic achievement during the 2010 fall semester. In order to be recognized for this award, honorees must have been enrolled full-time and earned a minimum grade point average of 3.90 on a 4.00 scale. Joel is a freshman Business Administration major at Clearwater. He also plays 1st base for the Clearwater Cougars.

Jon Morgan

Lance Corporal Jon Morgan will graduate from Pensacola Christian College in May 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Bible.

This summer, he will participate in Mountain Warfare Training in northern California.

He has a projected deployment date of March 2012 to Afghanistan.

Ben Blanton

After graduating from BBCS in 2004, Ben attended Bob Jones University, graduating in 2008. He works for Fox News in Greenville, South Carolina, as the producer for the 6:30 evening news.

Joe Blanton

Joe Blanton, 2007 BBCS graduate, is in the Marine Reserves. His unit is based in Tampa, Florida. He is in his senior year at Clearwater Christian College and plans to graduate in December.

Robyn Bankston

Since graduating from BBCS in 2001, Robyn enlisted in the United States Air Force. She is now an active duty reservist and enjoys every day of her job as a military police officer at Dobbins Air Force base in Marietta, GA. Robyn has a son who is 7 years old and a daughter who is 6.

Rachel Beck

Rachel is currently a sophomore 5-year nursing major at Bob Jones University. She will begin clinicals in the fall. Last summer she waitressed at the Wilds Christian Camp in North Carolina, and this summer she will be working there again as a craft shop worker.

Jesse Pyle

Jesse Pyle, class of 2005, entered the United States Marine Corp in May of 2010. He graduated from basic training in the honor platoon for Lima Company. After his mandatory infantry training at Camp Geiger, NC, he traveled to San Angelo, TX, for Military Occupation Specialties (MOS) training which lasted until Febuary 3, 2011. He is now a certified member of the Marine Corp Crash, Fire and Resue division. He reported on February 25, 2011 to his permanent duty station at the Marine Base in Iwakuni, Japan, where he will serve for the next 2 years. Jesse has found his purpose in life: protecting and serving in the United States Marine Corp. He is happy with his choice and excited to see what is in store for him in the next few years.

Amanda (Knight) Statham

Amanda graduated from Bob Jones University in 2006 with a bachelor of science degree in International Business.

She works as Operations Manager at The Knight Group.

In January 2011 she married Thomas Statham of Atlanta. They attend Line Creek Baptist Church in Sharpsburg where they are active in the youth ministry.

Angela (Trimble) Knox

Angela graduated from BBCS in 1994 with many sports awards to her name. She then went on to graduate from Pensacola Christian College in 1998, majoring in Physical Education with a minor in English. She has been able to use her degree to teach in several Christian schools over the past 11 years. Angela is mom to four children, two boys and two girls. Her husband is headmaster of a local Christian school where she subs occassionally and has had the opportunity to be the special speaker for the girls Spiritual Emphasis Camp. She and her husband are actively involved at Pinecrest Baptist Church where at least one of them has served in the following areas: Singles Sunday School leaders, AWANAS, Word of Life, choir/ensemble, nursery, rescue mission, missions conference team, deacon, and children's church. When she has time, and as the Lord leads, she writes the devotional blog Where He Leads.

Sarah Burnette

Sarah, a 2010 BBCS graduate, is attending Pensacola Christian College studying Business Management.

Raegan Rawls

Raegan is currently attending Clayton State University and plans to graduate this May! "Finally." She says, "I will graduate with a degree in Middle Grades Education and plan to teach Mathematics."

Corinne Lee

Corinne, a 2010 BBCS graduate, is attending Maranatha Baptist Bible College, pursuing a degree in media marketing.

Corinne started as a freshman middle hitter for the MBBC volleyball team this year.

Amy (Powell) DuBose

Amy is a busy stay-at-home mom with two boys, ages 4 and 2, and another boy due at the end of April 2011. She and her husband, Jeff, have been married 7 years. He is the music minister at Maranatha Baptist Church in St. Robert, MO, and teaches music at the Christian School there.

Joanna (Smither) Prillhart

Since graduating in 1999 from BBCS, she married her high school love, Aaron Prillhart, in 2002. They are blessed to have two beautiful children, Josalynn (6), born in May 2004, and Jacob (5), born in December 2005.

Joanna has earned a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and Music Education by attending first at Pensacola Christian College and then finishing at Atlanta Baptist College. She is now working on her Masters in Elementary Education.

She has taught in many different Christian schools in the area in the following grades: K2, K4, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th.

She says, "God has truly blessed me and my family and I know His wonderful plan for my life started, in part, by my education at BBCS."

Kelli Hicks

Kelli is attending Middle Georgia College and majoring in Air Traffic Management. After this semester, she will only have one more to complete before she can start applying to the FAA for air traffic control jobs. She plans to graduate this December (2011).

Last month she went on a mission trip to Haiti with BCM (Baptist Colligate Ministry) at school. She says, "I'd been on several mission trips in high school, but this was my first trip since I began attending college. It was an amazing experience that I will never forget."

Elisabeth Conley

Elisabeth is teaching Social Studies and coaching girls' volleyball at Youth Christian School in Powder Springs, GA.

Stephanie Snyder

Stephanie is in cosmetology school at Georgia Career Institute.

Ashley Russell

Ashley helps people save money on car and home insurance at Jack Russell Insurance.

Philip Burnette

Philip, class of 2004, is working for Wells Wheeler State Farm in McDonough as a marketing manager and just got his property and casualty insurance license.

Beth (Collins) Smith

Beth got married in January 2007 to her best friend and love of her life! They had their first child, Hayden Randall Collins, in October 2010. She currently works from home in the medical billing profession.

Chad Morgan

Chad graduated from Pensacola Christian College and Pensacola Theological Seminary and married Michelle Eddings from Sacramento, CA. He is currently serving as full-time staff at PCC and a father of 3 - Aleithia, Karis, and Justice.

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